Larry Flynt, founder of Hustler magazine, dies at 78
Larry Flynt, the “Hustler” magazine founder and outspoken First Amendment activist who built an adult entertainment empire, died…
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Anger inside the New York Times as divided newsroom erupts in debate over recent controversies
The New York Times is familiar with breaking some of the biggest stories related to culture, race, and gender. But events over the past several weeks…
Continue ReadingTarget is giving workers free rides to get Covid-19 vaccines
Target is offering an incentive beyond cash to encourage its workers to get a Covid-19 vaccine: a free ride. The chain on Wednesday said it will give…
Continue ReadingAldi plans to open 100 new US stores this year
German discount grocer Aldi said Wednesday it will open 100 new stores this year in the United States, continuing its rapid growth in the country.…
Continue ReadingHeineken is cutting 8,000 jobs as it moves ‘beyond beer’
Heineken is cutting 8,000 jobs and trying to “move beyond beer” after the pandemic hammered sales. The brewer of Moretti and Amstel said…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s is bringing back an old favorite to its menu after a customer revolt
McDonald’s has heard the complaints and is bringing back the fan-favorite Hi-C Orange drink after a nearly four-year absence from soda…
Continue ReadingAirlines can now pick their own routes across the Atlantic. Huge fuel savings could follow
Airlines are poised to reduce their emissions and reap huge fuel savings on transatlantic flights in the coming weeks as air traffic controllers…
Continue ReadingGM’s 2020 profit shocked Wall Street — and GM. That’s bad news for 2021
Who would’ve thunk that General Motors would have a better 2020 than 2019? Despite a pandemic that initially appeared to be a body blow for the…
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Facebook will start showing some of its users less political content
Facebook will start reducing the amount of political content users see while scrolling their primary feeds. The social media platform will…
Continue ReadingHyundai’s latest concept ‘car’ walks to places it can’t drive
Sometimes, no matter how good an off-road vehicle is, there are places it just can’t drive. That’s why Hyundai engineers are working on a…
Continue ReadingAs GameStop fizzles, one hot part of the market gets even hotter
Before GameStop mania sent fears of a market bubble into overdrive, Wall Street’s skeptics were watching the SPAC frenzy. And while meme stocks…
Continue ReadingPopeyes’ newest creation: Its chicken sandwich … only with fish
Popeyes wants to build off the success of its wildly popular fried chicken sandwich with a fish version that it hopes will attract as many fans in…
Continue ReadingRight-wing media commentary about the Trump trial is key to understanding the choices of GOP senators
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “Today stands…
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There’s a new busiest international air route and it’s not where you’d expect
For most people, international leisure travel is currently a thing of the past. Covid-19 travel restrictions mean that air passenger numbers remain…
Continue ReadingAunt Jemima finally has a new name
Quaker Oats is releasing a new name and logo for its “Aunt Jemima” products, finally retiring the racist stereotype that has adorned its…
Continue ReadingHyundai latest concept ‘car’ walks to places it can’t drive
Sometimes, no matter how good an off-road vehicle is, there are places it just can’t drive. That’s why Hyundai engineers are working on a…
Continue ReadingThere’s a new way to shop on Facebook and Instagram. That’s great news for this company
People looking to buy the items they spot on social media platforms now have one more alternative to paying with their credit cards. Shopify, the…
Continue ReadingGameStop tumbles nearly 20% as Reddit-fueled party winds down
GameStop, the struggling video game retailer at the center of a Wall Street frenzy last month, is losing stream. The stock was down nearly 20% to…
Continue ReadingThe Bitcoin rally isn’t enough to dethrone the mighty dollar
The price of Bitcoin has soared this week while the US dollar — the world’s number one reserve currency — tumbled. Could this be…
Continue ReadingDelta CEO blasts Biden proposal to require Covid tests for domestic travelers
The proposal to require domestic airline passengers to prove they have tested negative for Covid-19 is a “horrible idea,” according to…
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